Process Engineering Co-Op (May-December 2026)
Process Engineering Co-Op (May-December 2026)
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$ 22 - 31
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About Ingredion:
Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate your pets food the paper you write on and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience theres a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.
Locations: co-op roles available in Bedford Park IL North Kansas City MO and Indianapolis IN
Workplace type: On Site
Ingredion has an outstanding opportunity for a motivated student to join the Ingredion Process Engineering group as a this position you will partner with senior engineers and managers to monitor process conditions provide engineering support implement process improvements and assist in meeting safety quality production and cost goals. You will be responsible for applying concepts learned in engineering and engineering-related classes to applications in the field.
What you will do:
- Provide technical support to maintenance and operations groupsincludingprocess studies troubleshooting process optimization and maintenance of historical data to identify monitor and control key operating parameters
- Work on capital permits projects and engineering studies as assigned to support plant goals
- Manage projects of up to $50k and duration of 1-2 years in compliance with Ingredions ethics safety and engineering standards
- Conduct process training and ensuring documentation is up to date when projects are completed
- Provide technical support to the plant safety professional on facility safety initiatives when designing and/or redesigning work processes to eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses
- Keep current in discipline assessing new technologies and ideas developing evaluating and seeking approval for new concepts to improve the efficiency and the capability of the process
What you will bring:
- Progress towards aBachelorsdegree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
- Ability to work 40hrs per week during the term (May-December 2026)
- Ability to learn/understand the corn wet milling process and the systems and principals involved in its operation
- Ability to tackle problems identify improvement opportunities implement action plans and follow-up to ensure results
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information and prepare concisely written reports
- Proven analytical problem solving multi-tasking and time management skills
- Experience with PC Applications such as Word Excel and PowerPoint
- Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility eachwork day
Who you are:
- Can work effectively in a team environment build consensus and nurture relationships across levels and functions
- Demonstrate a degree of sound judgment resourcefulness initiative and innovation in problem-solving
- A self-starter with a strong work ethic that values high levels of integrity and authenticity with a dedicated and creative personality that wants to succeed
- Well-organized with leadership potential and have good communication
To be eligible for consideration candidates must:
- Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
- Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelors degree program. If currently enrolled in an undergraduate status must have completed at least three years of coursework with status as a junior senior or non-graduating senior.
- If you have completed your degree please consider other opportunities with Ingredion posted at Join Ingredion
Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exception rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:
- Total Rewards Package competitive hourly salary based on your degree program. Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51 miles from the Ingredion work location
- Internship Program Events & Activities programming catered toward career exploration networking and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester IL
- Intern Mentor Program pairing with a mentor to guide development and integration in Ingredions culture
- Involvement in Ingredions Business Resource Groups the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredions Inclusion & Belonging strategy
- Employee Recognition Program a culture of real-time appreciation with personalized recognition rewards globally
- Employee Discount Program provides exclusive discounts on everyday products services and travel
Pay Range: $22-31/hour
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicants accommodation needs.
Relocation Available:
Yes Within CountryThis pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).
Benefits:
Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .
Employment Type
Full-Time
